Achievement must be made against the possibility of failure, against the risk of defeat. It is no achievement to walk a tightrope laid flat on the floor. Where there is no risk, there can be no pride in achievement and, consequently, no happiness. The only way we can advance is by going forward, individually and collectively, in the spirit of the pioneer. We must take the risks involved in our free enterprise system. This is the only way in the world to economic freedom. There is no other way.

From nobody to upstart. From upstart to contender. From contender to winner. From winner to champion. From champion to Dynasty.

The only way I know to be awesome at startups is to be obsessively focused and pegged to the floor of the deep end, gasping for air.

I felt rich when I was 20 years old and my wife was paying my bills. Just being in a band, I've always felt blessed.

For centuries, New York has served as the gateway for millions of people from all over the world in search of the American dream. It only makes sense that it would now serve as a gateway for the world's greatest athletes.

I never said to myself, 'I'm going to be the greatest.' I just wanted to do my own thing.